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Wuzhiqi(无支祁):
In Chinese, it is pronounced as: wú zhī qí,Written as:

Wuzhiqi is a mythical water creature in Chinese folklore. He resembles an ape with a flattened nose, bulging forehead, white hair, and a blue body, with eyes like fiery golden orbs. His neck stretches a hundred feet long, and his strength surpasses that of nine elephants. He often stirred up storms and waves in the Huai River, posing a threat to the local people.
During Yu’s efforts to control the floods, Wuzhiqi’s interference prevented the resolution of water disasters along the Huai and Guo rivers. As Yu was at his wits’ end, the Winged Loong descended to the mortal realm and subdued Wuzhiqi under Turtle Mountain, aiding Yu in successfully managing the floodwaters which then flowed peacefully into the East Sea.
In ancient texts and folk tales, Wuzhiqi is depicted both as a malevolent spirit and a nuisance in the Jianghuai region, harming the people; yet, he is also celebrated as a filial son and a righteous deity, with temples dedicated to his worship. Wuzhiqi is associated with many terrifying legends, especially one where he led over a hundred thousand mountain spirits and water fiends in a fierce battle against King Yu at the source of the Huai River. Eventually, he was subdued on a Gengchen day and imprisoned under Turtle Mountain in the lower reaches of the Huai River. This story was later adapted by Wu Cheng’en into the “Journey to the West,” where Wuzhiqi became the infamous Great Sage, Sun Wukong, known for his Havoc in Heaven.

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